Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

In this era some humans say that the main environmental issue is the loss of many different types of plants and animals on the other hand some others humans say that there are more important other environmental problems exist but l strongly agree with the first statement that we loss many different types of plants and animals due to enivromental problems in this time.

Firstly,many people think that the enivronmental problems can destroy our nature and many different varieties of plants and animals are loss due to enivronmental problems.Many countries now control there environmental problems because they don't want to loss there plants and animals species.For example: ln lndia they loss there many plants and animals varieties because in this country there are many environmental problems.

Secondly,some humans think that there are many other enivronmental problems are more important then the loss of plants and animals. They say that the environmental problem can damage human health and it is very dangerous for us that why we have to find the solution of the envirnmental problems.For example:In china they can control the enironmental problems by using the electric car and the filters the other environmental problems.

In conclusion we have to control the environmental problems because they are very dangerous for many species. l agree with the first statement that we loss many different types of plants and animals in this era because of environmental problems.We have to think about it and do some thing because it is very dangerous for all.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address both views and state a clear preference for the view that species loss is the main problem, particularly in the introduction and conclusion. However, the discussion is only partially developed: the first body paragraph mainly repeats that environmental problems cause species loss, while the second says these problems harm human health without explaining why this makes them more important. The examples about India and China are too general to support the claims; explain a specific cause, consequence, or measure. Your position is present, but the response needs more precise reasons and fuller support for both sides to address the task more completely.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs signalled by “Firstly” and “Secondly,” and a conclusion. This makes the two views easy to identify. However, progression within the paragraphs is limited, and ideas are often repeated rather than developed. For example, the first paragraph repeats that environmental problems cause the loss of plants and animals, then gives a broad example without explaining it. Linking phrases such as “on the other hand” and “In conclusion” help, but some connections are mechanical or unclear. Build each paragraph around one main claim, then explain it and connect it to a specific example.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “species,” “environmental problems,” “human health,” and “solution,” so the general meaning is usually understandable. However, the range is limited and several phrases are repeated, especially “environmental problems” and “many different types.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-choice errors, such as “enivromental,” “loss” where “lose” or “loss of” is needed, and “there” instead of “their.” These errors sometimes make the reader pause. Aim to use more precise topic vocabulary and check spelling and word forms carefully; for instance, distinguish the noun “loss” from the verb “lose.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentences and use basic connectors, but sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts to combine ideas are often faulty. For example, “some others humans say that there are more important other environmental problems exist” combines clauses without a correct structure, while “that why we have to find the solution” has an unclear grammatical link. Errors also occur with agreement and articles, as in “many different varieties … are loss” and “the solution of the environmental problems.” Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly where commas are missing after introductory phrases. Practise forming clear complex sentences with accurate clause links, verb forms, and articles.

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